Beyonce Knowles, right, who was born in Houston, is on top of the world this month with back-to-back inauguration and Super Bowl performances. Her sister, Solange Knowles, is also making a name for herself in the music world. less

Beyonce Knowles, right, who was born in Houston, is on top of the world this month with back-to-back inauguration and Super Bowl performances. Her sister, Solange Knowles, is also making a name for herself in ... more

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Mike DeGeurin and Dick DeGuerin are both prominent criminal defense attorneys in Houston. Notice the different last name spellings. Mike DeGeurin has kept the original family last name, while Dick DeGuerin changed his after law school, to reflect the name's historic French spelling.

Mike DeGeurin and Dick DeGuerin are both prominent criminal defense attorneys in Houston. Notice the different last name spellings. Mike DeGeurin has kept the original family last name, while Dick DeGuerin ... more

Actors Dennis and Randy Quaid were born in Houston and grew up in Bellaire. Dennis went to the University of Houston. Here, Dennis attempts to strangle his kneeling brother Randy in the off-Broadway play "True West," which ran in 1983 in New York. less

Actors Dennis and Randy Quaid were born in Houston and grew up in Bellaire. Dennis went to the University of Houston. Here, Dennis attempts to strangle his kneeling brother Randy in the off-Broadway play "True ... more

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Musicians William, left, and Win Butler are in the indie rock band Arcade Fire. The brothers were raised in The Woodlands.

Musicians William, left, and Win Butler are in the indie rock band Arcade Fire. The brothers were raised in The Woodlands.

Brothers Justin and Jeremy Furstenfeld are in the band Blue October. Justin is the lead singer, while Jeremy plays the drums.

Brothers Justin and Jeremy Furstenfeld are in the band Blue October. Justin is the lead singer, while Jeremy plays the drums.

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Seth McKinney (68), who was a Miami Dolphin at the time of this photo in 2004, and Steve McKinney (77), who was a Houston Texan, both graduated from Clear Lake High School.

Seth McKinney (68), who was a Miami Dolphin at the time of this photo in 2004, and Steve McKinney (77), who was a Houston Texan, both graduated from Clear Lake High School.

Photo: CARLOS JAVIER SANCHEZ, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

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Sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff were born in Houston. They moved to California with their mother to pursue their acting careers, while their father remained in Houston to maintain the family business, a chain of convenience stores. less

Sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff were born in Houston. They moved to California with their mother to pursue their acting careers, while their father remained in Houston to maintain the family business, a chain of ... more

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Fort Bend twinsAaron and Andrew Harrisonare among the top 5 basketball recruits in the country and future NBA stars. The Travis High School students made national headlines and were

Fort Bend twinsAaron and Andrew Harrisonare among the top 5 basketball recruits in the country and future NBA stars. The Travis High School students made national headlines and were